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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,402.61, 15,596.62 and 3,827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,402.61, 15,596.62 and 3,827.94 is: 5,739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,402.61 : 15,596.62 = 3,827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,402.61/15,596.62 = 3,827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,402.61x = 15,596.62 × 3,827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,402.61x = 59,702,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,702,925.56/10,402.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.23

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